The Magic of This World

Clang—!

Amid the clash of steel, the neatly severed spearheads began falling to the ground, leaving only broken shafts in the hands of the guards.

"What?!"

The guards immediately cried out in alarm.

The knights and mages in the rear were likewise somewhat surprised.

The noble girl named Kureia looked slightly grim, yet she gave her orders without hesitation.

"Looks like our opponent isn't an ordinary thief. He's clearly an expert. All guards below Level 20, fall back! Knights, begin your assault!"

At the command, the guards swiftly withdrew, replaced by knights gripping longswords as they stepped forward in unison and charged Fang Li.

Their speed had already begun to surpass the limits of ordinary people.

If they had been in the world of Aria of the Scarlet Ammo, these knights would have been S-Class butei, already beyond the realm of humanity.

Of course, no matter how many opponents of this level came at him, they still would not be enough for Fang Li.

Fang Li merely raised Moon Blade lightly.

But at that moment, Kureia's voice rang out again.

"Rain!"

The one who answered Kureia's call was the mage at her side, dressed in formal robes.

He raised the staff in his hand.

"Sleep!"

In that instant, Fang Li sensed it.

He sensed a power similar to the mana of the world of Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World.

At the same time, invisible ripples of power spread through the space and enveloped Fang Li.

Fang Li immediately felt a wave of drowsiness assault his mind.

And so, Fang Li understood.

"So that's this world's magic?"

Relying on the negative status resistance granted by Seeker's Wish, Fang Li was not overcome by the sudden drowsiness and instantly dispelled it.

"Go!"

"Take him down!"

At the same time, the